​Too many job seekers just submit their resume online and sit back and wait. Weeks go by, and as your family and friends ask you about that amazing job or internship you applied for, that sinking feeling just gets worse. So many people go through this process and never get the chance to even sit in front of a hiring manager and show them who they really are.As technology has advanced, so has the hiring process. New graduates are faced with a tough job market and strong competition, and it’s taking a toll. According to Microsoft’s recent survey of 1,000 college and post grad-aged students, nearly half are not confident they will land their dream job or internship. Job hunting is hard.

Your ResumeA resume needs to be polished and professional enough to catch someone’s eye without it being too over the top. To make that daunting task a little easier, check out these templates from Microsoft. From changing colors to easily inserting their own information into an already formatted resume, it doesn’t get any easier. With all these free templates you can quickly create visual, online-only representations of your work such as a blog post about trends you’re seeing in the industry or the time you knew this career was for you; a visual portfolio that shows off your photos, designs, event planning skills or the best articles you’ve written. With small little tweaks like this, hiring managers will see you as more than a name on paper.The Virtual InterviewLastly, you MUST be prepared for a virtual interview. Video interviews are becoming a typical part of the job search process; half the people we surveyed have taken interviews over Skype. So aside from all of the common tips to ensure your technology, internet and surroundings are intact, there are things you can do to make your Skype interview one the recruiter won’t forget. One thing to keep in mind is using technology is to practice. Applicants should open up the camera on their computer or phone and record themselves answering common interview questions. Then, play them back to see how your voice, facial expressions and body language were captured on camera. When you jump on the call you’ll feel more prepared to talk about your accomplishments and will have any other kinks worked out.No one teaches you to job hunt so it’s up to you to take charge of your career search. Those of who who become proactive and assert yourself will do well. Happy hunting!

"...the Veterans History Project, a Library of Congress program mandated by Congress... seeks to record the stories of as many American military veterans as possible... The project collects firsthand accounts of U.S. veterans from World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Persian Gulf War and the Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts... Volunteers record audio or video interviews with the veterans and also gather photographs, maps, memoirs, letters or diaries... To participate, veterans have to be willing to do one of three things: appear in a recorded interview lasting at least 30 minutes; provide 20 pages of diaries, memoirs or journals; or provide 10 original photos, letters, maps or pieces of art... Nationally, over 96,000 veterans have submitted information to the collection..."

"... the Tennessee Society of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution at the organization’s State Conference in Franklin, TN, on Sunday, April 12... honored and paid tribute to all veterans in attendance who served our country and ensured our personal freedoms during and between armed conflicts... recognizing veterans of WWII, the Korean War, Post Vietnam, the Persian Gulf War and War on Terrorism, as Commemorative Partners of the 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemoration..."

"On April 12, veterans from World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, post-Vietnam, Persian Gulf War and the War on Terrorism were honored at 110th Tennessee Daughters of the American Revolution Convention in Franklin. After brunch, each of the veterans was announced and presented a certificate of thanks from a grateful nation. This ceremony was a kick-off event of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration. Two local veterans, Major David A. Buell, US Army and Lt. Col. Grace Louise Harbison Buell, US Army, both 20 year veterans (1983-2003) of the post-Vietnam, Persian Gulf War era were honored by Caney Fork DAR Regent, Deona Thomas."

Original article here"Born in Poland in 1941, Erhard Wensel was 11 when he and his family became legal residents of the United States... Drafted by the Army in 1967, he spent a year in Vietnam as a cook with the Fourth Infantry Division, and earned a citation for 'meritorious service in support of allied counterinsurgency operations'... Wensel, of Boyertown, Berks County, is a retired manufacturer of butcher-block tabletops and a man of few words. But his eyes get misty, and his Adam's apple jumps, when he is asked about his quest for citizenship."

Capt. Jerry Yellin, from Fairfield, Iowa, flew the final combat mission in World War II. World War II veterans visit Iwo Jima for the 70th anniversary Mar. 21 in commemoration of the end of World War II.